Help us plan for the future of D102
The Board of Education has unanimously voted to place the Renew D102 plan on the April 1, 2025, ballot, asking the community to invest in the future of our schools. With a history of quality schools, our community is at an important crossroads with the opportunity to consider how to address the needs of students now and for generations to come.
This plan was created through months of collaboration amongst parents, educators, and community members who worked together to address some of the biggest challenges facing D102 schools. It focuses on updating our aging school buildings, improving safety and accessibility, reducing overcrowding, and creating spaces that meet the needs of today’s students—and those of future generations.
Three of our schools are more than 100 years old, and many have systems that are showing their age. From outdated plumbing and electrical infrastructure to overcrowded classrooms and students learning in hallways and stairwells, we need to consider updating our schools to meet the needs of students now and into the future.
We understand this is a significant decision, and we’re committed to ensuring you have the information you need to make an informed decision. Over the coming months, we will provide opportunities to learn more about the Renew D102 plan.
The RenewD102 Plan For The Future Of Our Schools
Maintain and Upgrade Infrastructure
Continue to maintain and update building infrastructure and systems including roofs, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, brickwork and concrete.
$20 million to accelerate completion of needs identified in facility assessment.
Remaining facility assessment needs are addressed through the district's budget over the next ten years.
Ensure Safe and Secure Schools
Update safety and security infrastructure and systems to ensure a secure and welcoming environment for all students and staff.
Install secure doors and locks districtwide
Install integrated security messaging systems districtwide
Create a new Forest Road secure entrance.
Improve Accessibility for All Students
Update indoor and outdoor spaces to improve accessibility for all students.
Add elevators to Cossitt & Ogden
Update playgrounds and surfaces at Barnsdale, Congress Park, Ogden, Forest Road
Update Cossitt playground surface (equipment replaced in 2017)
Optimize Facilities To Reduce Overcrowding and Expand Opportunities
Optimize existing and new spaces to reduce overcrowding and provide room for academic and extracurricular opportunities to best meet the needs of students now and in the future.
Create STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classrooms at every elementary school
Develop A 6th Through 8th Grade Middle School
Shift Park to a 6th - 8th grade middle school to better support students academically, socially, and emotionally while opening up much-needed space in all elementary schools.
Renovate and add new classrooms to support middle school grade level teaming
Renovate and add new science labs
Renovate cafeteria
Create updated secure entry
Renovate locker rooms and bathrooms
Create Flexible, Modern and Adaptable Learning Environments in All Schools
Modernize existing classrooms and build new classrooms to create spaces that support current and future learning needs, with the flexibility to adapt to different student learning styles and needs while seamlessly integrating technology and hands-on learning opportunities.
New Construction
Build new Forest Road cafeteria.
Build new Cossitt gym.
Build four new Barnsdale classrooms to meet growing demand for early childhood programs.
Build additional classrooms at Park to support middle school grade level teaming
Renovations
Create STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classrooms at every elementary school
Update Barnsdale, Cossitt, Congress Park, Ogden and Forest Road bathrooms
Expand Congress Park cafeteria
Update Forest Road music room
Move District administration to Barnsdale to provide room for 6th grade at Park
Complete all needed early childhood and elementary classroom updates
INVESTMENT
Total Cost: $81,733,550
$400,000 Home
Per Year $418.00
Per Month $34.83
Per Week $8.04
Per Day $1.15
$500,000 Home
Per Year $532.00
Per Month $44.33
Per Week $10.23
Per Day $1.46
$600,000 Home
Per Year $646.00
Per Month $53.83
Per Week $12.42
Per Day $1.77
Estimates as of 12/4/24
Building Tours Info
Click the links below to view the handouts provided at each building tour. Each document includes additional information on the needs of the individual school.
Community Workshop #1 - Oct. 15
Community Workshop #2 - Oct. 29